20 · cocktail
Gin Martini
The quintessence of elegant drinking. Originating in the United States in the mid- to late 1800s, the Dry Martini gained mass exposure in the 1920s. A dash of orange bitters and a garnish of lemon twist or olive completes the classic recipe.
5MServes 13 Stepscocktailginclassicstirred
Ingredients
1
2½ measures
Gin
½ measures
Dry vermouth
1 dash
Orange bitters
1
Lemon twist or olive
to garnish — choose per your preference
1 handful
Ice cubes
You'll need
- Cocktail shaker or mixing glass
- Martini glass— chilled
- Strainer
Method
1
Stir
Add the gin, dry vermouth, and orange bitters to a cocktail shaker or mixing glass and fill with cubed ice. Stir for 30 seconds.
GinDry vermouthOrange bittersIce cubes
0 min
2
Strain
Strain into a chilled Martini glass.
3
Garnish
Garnish with a lemon twist or olive, per your preference.
Lemon twist or olive